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Samuel L. Motto

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ASSET ADVISORS LLC
Tampa, FL
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CRD#: 2247143
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Professional summary


Samuel Louis Motto JR, who also goes by Samuel Motto, Samuel Louis Motto Jr, Samuel Louis Motto, is a registered financial advisor currently at KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ASSET ADVISORS LLC located in Tampa, Florida.

Samuel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Samuel has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 62, Series 24 and Series 53 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Samuel Motto | Samuel Louis Motto Jr | Samuel Louis Motto

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC; Tampa, FL; Investment Related; Began 09/10/2017; Knights of Columbus Insurance; Began 09/10/2017 Life Insurance LTC, DI, Fixed annuities; Regional Field Director; Drive production of Insurance in assigned territory. Assist in recruiting, training and development of field agents.; 200 hours per month all during securities trading hours. Knights of Columbus Insurance, non-investment related, life insurance, Field Agent, Selling life insurance, long term care, disability income and annuities, Start Date: (9/2017), 80 hours a month

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 30, 2021 - Present

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ASSET ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 174129
Tampa, FL
Past

December 19, 2018 - December 31, 2020

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
PORTLAND, ME
Past

May 5, 2016 - September 13, 2017

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
SUN CITY CENTER, FL
Past

April 18, 2016 - September 13, 2017

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
SUN CITY CENTER, FL
Past

October 6, 2015 - May 10, 2016

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
PLANT CITY, FL
Past

July 8, 2011 - July 16, 2013

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 109524
ST PETERSBURG, FL
Past

August 20, 2010 - July 16, 2013

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
ST PETERSBURG, FL
Past

January 12, 2010 - August 20, 2010

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
TAMPA, FL
Past

December 17, 2009 - August 20, 2010

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
TAMPA, FL
Past

October 24, 2008 - December 18, 2009

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
TAMPA, FL
Past

July 18, 2006 - May 28, 2008

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 4082
TAMPA, FL
Past

February 9, 2000 - May 28, 2008

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11173
TAMPA, FL
Past

June 6, 1996 - July 10, 1998

FORESIDE DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 15634
PORTLAND, ME
Past

February 18, 1994 - January 31, 1996

CORNA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 28663
COLUMBUS, OH

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ASSET ADVISORS LLC
BOSTON ADVISORS | KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ASSET ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 174129 / SEC#: 801-80844

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/23/2015 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Florida
(6/30/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/22/2021
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/21/2015
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 3/8/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 62
Date: 2/17/1994
Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ASSET ADVISORS LLC
BOSTON ADVISORS | KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ASSET ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 174129 / SEC#: 801-80844

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/23/2015 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
One Columbus Plaza, New Haven, CT 06510
Mailing Address
Phone number
(203) 752-4502
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
226

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ASSET ADVISORS LLC ADV PART 2A BROCHURE 6.4.2025 (6/4/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts5,592
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 28,035,873,347

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Company Information


KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ASSET ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 174129Tampa, FL

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